Meet The Music: Teen Idle
Teen Idle is the musical moniker of Jersey Shore-based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Sara Abdelbarry. Combining her love for crafting pop-structured songs with her talent for storytelling and lyricism, Sara writes rock music that feels like watching a movie. It’ll make you bop your head and cry all at the same time. Played on stations like KEXP, KXLU and WRSU, the Teen Idle catalogue has been streamed across the world and a new album is set to be released this fall.
Q. What three albums are most inspiring to your band?
Fleetwood Mac - Tusk; Wolf Alice - Blue Weekend; Beach House - Bloom
Q. What was the first song that you wrote together?
Since it’s a solo project I write the songs alone BUT the first song I ever wrote for the project that is currently already out was probably “Dreaming”.
Q. Can you explain the meaning behind one of the songs on your latest album?
There’s a new record coming out, but for the sake of talking about music that’s already out, I’ll tackle “Sometimes” off of the Insomniac Dreams EP. That song is about being so infatuated with someone you have a crush on that you really lose yourself in the process and ignore any red flags. And once that person shows their true colors or doesn’t treat you with the love and respect you know you deserve, you wonder why you even wanted to date them in the first place. The song talks about that process of falling for someone and being in a daze-like state.
Q. What is your favorite thing about Asbury Park?
Probably just the sheer amount of things to do and the music scene. It’s also nice to see such diversity in the city come summer time.
Q. What is your favorite MOGO taco?
Beef taco without a doubt!
Q: Where else are you playing this summer and when?
June 10 - Johnny Brendas in Philly
June 22 - Bond Street Bar in Asbury
July 21 - The Grape Room in Philly
Q: Where can fans listen to your music online?
teenidle.bandcamp.com